Zimmerman was a captain in the Army. He served with the Army Cavalry, 1937-42, and during World War II he was in the 4th Armored Division in Normandy and Poland. He also served with Gen. George Patton in the 3rd Army.

Surviving with his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Krise of Fayetteville, Franklin County; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Judy Sailors and Mrs. Barbara Cochran, both of Rex, Ga., and Mrs. Jo Ann Parker of Ellenwood, Ga.; two stepsons, Ron Jordan of Lithonia, Ga., and Jerry Jordan of Norcoss, Ga., and 14 grandchildren.

The Pope and Dickson Funeral Home, 1210 Morrow Road, Morrow, is in charge of arrangements.